’30 Rock,’ ‘Modern Family': Editors Sharpen Laughs

Fine cuts preserved timing, heightened emotions, punched gags

“30 Rock” editor Ken Eluto (nommed for picture editing, comedy) had a favorite moment in the finale: “When Liz comes to see Tracy in the strip club — which is how the show started — you see relationship they’ve created over the years, it’s emotional but the jokes still hit every time.”

“Modern Family’s” Ryan Case (nommed for picture editing, comedy) loves working with performers on the sitcom. “Each actor has their own great sense of timing. Making it all work together with the more natural cinematography is what I love about working on this show,” says Case.